Burnham-on-Sea - Temporary Footway Closure Due To Openreach Ducting Works

Somerset Council Parish of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge Temporary Closure of Footway Between Truro Close And Hawkins Close

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, have made an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along; Footway Between Truro Close And Hawkins Close - from the junction with Hawkins Close, north-westwards for a total distance of 32 metres. This Order will enable Openreach to carry out ducting works.

The Order becomes effective on 9th June 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 15th June 2026 and last until 17th June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 for a total of 3 days.

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149015788 for further information on the alternative route.

For information about the works being carried out please contact Circet on telephone number 0800 085 9194 quoting reference number ttro241008N.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 9th June 2026

Statement of Reasons for making the Order

a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; or

b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.